GLENDA BYARS: It's unbelievably March

Can you believe it’s March? Can’t prove it by the weather! Monday, I was shivering as I visited Walnut Park Elementary School for “Dr. Seuss Day.”

By Glenda ByarsTimes Correspondent

Dear March,Come in!How glad I am!I looked for you before.Put down your hat —You must have walked —How out of breath you are!Dear March, how are you?And the rest?Did you leave Nature well?Oh, March, come right upstairs with me,I have so much to tell!— Emily Dickinson

Can you believe it’s March? Can’t prove it by the weather! Monday, I was shivering as I visited Walnut Park Elementary School for “Dr. Seuss Day.”Principal Kristen Woods (Mrs. Alan), a member of the original Byars’ Bunch, and Catherine Camp (Mrs. Alex) Freeman, also a Byars’ Bunch-er, met me with hugs and welcomes. The children were ready to listen to stories in Ms. Bartlett’s third grade class. They were interested and hooted at Amelia Bedelia’s misunderstandings, and were adept at guessing what silly thing Amelia does next. That’s a great sign that these children are being taught to anticipate and be involved in stories. I was on my way to see Mrs. Tiffany Glover’s class, but lunchtime was upon us, so, “Hello, Tif! Have you read ‘Summer of the Monkeys’ lately? It was a wonderful day.Happy birthday to Robin Nunn. A bit late, but Byars’ Bunch members cannot be put in the corner!So many exciting things to look forward to this month: Mardi Gras, St. Patrick’s Day, daylight-saving time, First Friday tomorrow, spring break and “Shrek,” which opens tomorrow night.

Happy second anniversary to Jason and Tabitha Bozeman. I was right; that marriage didn’t last a year — it’s lasted two and counting! Just love you and your family, Bozemans. It took 40 years for our “it’ll never last” marriage.Happy birthday to Bernice Dorn, sister of Betty Shew (Mrs. Frank). The picture I saw was of a gorgeous “pin-up” girl from the 1940s.Matthew McConaughey’s Academy Award acceptance speech was so honest, so clearly delivered in a moment of absolute ecstasy, that it had to be a true reflection of his real feelings. Only one other speech has touched me as deeply: a few years ago when Jamie Foxx thanked his grandmother for giving him courage to reach for more in his life. Actually, most of the show was funny, laid-back and enjoyable. It was fun to see Brad Pitt chowing down on a slice of pizza that he didn’t have to pay for; to watch photo-jaded stars pile into the “selfie” for Ellen; the tribute to the stars who passed away. “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” sung by Pink and “The Wind Beneath My Wings” sung by Bette Midler made for a sentimental evening.Condolences to Peggy Logan upon the passing of her mother. Frequent visitors of Mentone are mourning the fire destruction of the Mentone Springs Hotel. Can you imagine the stories that played out during the life of that beautiful old building? Stephen King could!And as winter slips into yesterday, Andrew Barnes’ monthly quote might lift your spirits: “If there was anything you meant to do for February, I hope you got it done, ‘cause ...“Silly Bubba, come to see us, ’round town.

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